Japanese Spider Crab (Macrocheira kaempferi)
Japanese Spider Crab (Macrocheira kaempferi)
A three larval stage guarantees that the Japanese Spider Crab (Macrocheira kaempferi) grows to its enormous size, holding the record for being the only crustacean possessing the greatest leg span. Besides, it is number two after the American Lobster in mass with male distinguished from females by their longer chelipeds. The crab fit into the family Inachidae; caught in Japanese waters, and does not camouflage only blending with the environment or using gastropod shells to obscure itself. Despite its ferocious appearance, it is gentle, a great delicacy, and gets its name from its spidery appearance. The most noticeable feature is a body joined with long slim legs.
The Japanese Spider Crab has a carapace length between 9.25”-14” (23.5-35.5 cm), carapace width of 7.9”-15” (20-38 cm), body height of 4.1”-6.5” (10.5-16.6 cm), and weight between 28.7-44.1 lb (13-20 kg). The typical lifespan of the Japanese Spider Crab is between 50-100 years.
A three larval stage guarantees that the Japanese Spider Crab (Macrocheira kaempferi) grows to its enormous size, holding the record for being the only crustacean possessing the greatest leg span. Besides, it is number two after the American Lobster in mass with male distinguished from females by their longer chelipeds. The crab fit into the family Inachidae; caught in Japanese waters, and does not camouflage only blending with the environment or using gastropod shells to obscure itself. Despite its ferocious appearance, it is gentle, a great delicacy, and gets its name from its spidery appearance. The most noticeable feature is a body joined with long slim legs.
The Japanese Spider Crab has a carapace length between 9.25”-14” (23.5-35.5 cm), carapace width of 7.9”-15” (20-38 cm), body height of 4.1”-6.5” (10.5-16.6 cm), and weight between 28.7-44.1 lb (13-20 kg). The typical lifespan of the Japanese Spider Crab is between 50-100 years.